Parents, with the summer season fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about activities to keep your restless kids entertained during their break. The City of St. Peters offers a variety of summer camps to fit any kid’s style, whether artistic, crafty, athletic, or adventurous. Choose from weekly Art Experience Camps at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre, St. Peters Rec-Plex Activities Camps and Rec-Plex Sports Camps.

The figure skaters at the St. Peters Rec-Plex continue to shine—for the second consecutive year the Rec-Plex won the ISI Winter Classic figure skating competition. This year’s victory took place Feb. 17-19 in Northbrook, IL, and follows up last year’s championship in front of a home crowd as the St. Peters Rec-Plex hosted the 2011 ISI Winter Classic.

Make sure to stop by the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre from Feb. 3 – April 2 to check out the artwork of seniors––those in high school and college and seniors 55 years or older. This exhibit is open to all and free to the public to come and enjoy.

To see an exhibit of intricate, cut-paper snowflakes, visit the historic Heald Home from 1 – 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 22, and watch artist Marion Nichols – aka the Snowflake Lady – demonstrate how she creates the original snowflakes for which she is known. Nichols also will sign and sell copies of her snowflake books. The cost for this hands-on demonstration and exhibit includes a tour of the house. Admission is $2 per person at the door.

Here’s your chance to find a fitness class that suits you. The St. Peters Rec-Plex will offer a full slate of FREE fitness classes, all suitable for beginners, during Fitness Fest on Jan. 21, 2012. Speak with instructors during the event to find the best classes for you.Here is a schedule of FREE group fitness classes during the Rec-Plex Fitness Fest:

St. Peters City Centre is filled with holiday cheer this year. The public is invited to stop by the City Hall lobby to view a large train display, complete with push button controls viewers can use to start some of the special animation features. The train display was created by Darrell Reinwald, whose displays have also been featured the Festival of the Little Hills, Christmas Traditions on Main Street in St. Charles and Daniel’s Farm & Greenhouse.